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FX03 APV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has less reserve travel

Fail 26 Jun 2021 84,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has less reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has less reserv etravel

Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has less reserv etravel

Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has less reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml lamp on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml lamp on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 72,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 72,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 67,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2015 64,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 64,529 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2014 55,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2014 55,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,819 miles

rear centre lap belt not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2009 29,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre lap belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,754 miles

Rust rings on both front brake disc inner faces on circumference

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,371 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FX03 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX03 APV registered?

FX03 APV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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